9 August 2016 · Committee
The Workshop Claddagh Farm, Sulby Bridge, Sulby, Isle Of Man, IM7 2ez
This application sought permission to convert and extend existing barns and outbuildings at Claddagh Mill Farm, Sulby Bridge, Isle of Man, to create a watchmakers workshop. The site includes former stable buildings arranged in a horseshoe shape and a modern steel-framed barn, set along an access road lined with mature hedgerows. During the application process, the scheme was amended to remove a proposed first-floor mezzanine level and replace it with a single-storey extension off the west gable end of the main barn, due to budget constraints. The application was approved by Committee on 9 August 2016, with three conditions attached to the permission.
The application was approved by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture. The proposal involved converting and extending existing farm buildings, with the scheme amended during the process to remove a first-floor mezzanine level and add a single-storey extension instead, due to budget constraints.
Environment Policy 16
clear that "it is demonstrated that the building could accommodate the new use without requiring extension or adverse change to the appearance or character"
and heritage, but also an opportunity for diversification and re -use. The Department will continue to treat proposals for re-use positively, where they comply with current policy guidance namely Environment Policy 16 and Environment Policy 17, set out in the Isle of Man Strategic Plan, 2007. Manx National Heritage is likely to seek recording of such buildings and farmsteads prior to redevelopment and particular regard should be had to the Isle of Man Strategic Plan - Environment Policy 41 - in this respect.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
The use hereby approved shall only be for the benefit of Mr Roger Smith, the applicant, and in accordance with the details set out in the supporting Design Statement (date-stamped as having been received 16th June 2016) submitted by the applicant/agent.
Condition 3
Prior to any construction works commencing on site, the visibility splays and passing places must be provided in accordance with Drawing 10 (date-stamped as having been received 16th June 2016) and retained as such.
